I’ve gained 20 pounds since I joined Microsoft three years ago, and my fitness has really slipped. This year I will take those 20 pounds back off, attain a fitness level that lets me spar at least eight rounds straight with the champ all in preparation for a visit to the Fairtex Camp. At 43 years old, if I’m ever going to do the camp, it better be now.

5.) Write a book.

After 30 years in his industry (that’s right, I got my first programming job at 13) I’ve learned a thing or two about a thing or two. I’ll pick a topic, get a publisher, and get chapters down on paper!

6.) Write and distribute an application.

It’s been a while since I built an application, a REAL application, not a demo app, for use other than inside Microsoft. This year I’ll pick an application do be destributed to the public, I’ll build it and make it available free of charge.